We welcome in a New Year with excitement and anticipation.
THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered in 2017, served on committees or boards, those who attended events or participated in MAB programs. You are this association. Read More

On January 23, 2018 at 7 p.m., Governor Rick Snyder will deliver his final State of the State address to Michigan citizens. In response to a survey of our TV members, the MAB will once again up-link the State of the State address live via satellite for all stations to use. Read More

January Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters

By: David Oxenford,

Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP,

BroadcastLawBlog.com

The holidays are over, and while the regulation never stops, it is time to once again buckle down and look at what is on the horizon for broadcasters. Read More

TRAFFIC

Tips & Tricks

The MAB is collecting your "Tips &Tricks" to spotlight different ways to better control traffic. Do you have some advice?
Take our survey and look for your 'two cents' to be featured in and upcoming issue of the MAB News Briefs. Here's what some of your peers are suggesting:
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IN THE NEWS

Former Michigan Broadcaster Dick Enberg Passes

Legendary sportscaster Dick Enberg, whose career spanned almost 60 years, died of an apparent heart attack on December 21 at the age of 82, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune
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WBCT-FM's 'The Canuck' Dies in an Auto Accident

On December 21, WBCT-FM (Grand Rapids) 19-year veteran part-time on-air personality John "The Canuck" Wiechenthal died in an auto accident in Kentwood. He was 39 years old
. Read More

'Boogie D' takes on

Radio One Detroit

All Access reports that Jowcol "Boogie D" Dolby, operations manager at Radio One's St. Louis, Missouri cluster has been given added duties as operations Manager for the company's WPZR-FM, WDMK-FM, WDMK-FM HD2 and WGPR-FM stations in Detroit
. Read More

WILX-TV's Mike King Interviewed about Television's Future on 'MSU Today'

MSU alumnus Mike King is regional vice president for Gray Television and general manager of
WILX-TV 10 in Lansing.
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WDIV-TV, Graham Media Group Launch Podcast Series

On December 21, WDIV-TV and its parent company Graham Media Group launched a new podcast featuring "stories of the incompatible."
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CONNECTING TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Benton Harbor's WIRX-FM Donates to MI JOURNEY

Midwest Family Broadcasting's WIRX-FM, Rock 107 in Benton Harbor, has chipped in to help promote mental health in southwest Michigan
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WCSR's Bob Flynn,

Juli Morgan Go Bald

for Charity

On December 29, after promising station listeners that they would shave their heads if a goal of raising $15,000 from listeners for the Salvation Army was met, WCSR-AM/FM (Hillsdale) air personalities Bob Flynn and Juli Morgan did what they dubbed "Bob and Juli Go Britney 2007
." Read More

TRAINING & EDUCATION

MAB Will Offer Educational Opportunities Each Month in 2018

Mark your calendars to spend "Third Thursdays with the MAB" each month throughout 2018. We will take a break for the Great Lakes Media Show in March and our annual Summer Conference in August, where we look forward to seeing you in person for wonderful and informative live speakers and workshops. Webinars are free to MAB members. Questions? Contact Jacquelen Timm at 1-800-YOUR-MAB. Click here to learn more about the 2018 webinar line up.

Course Description:How much money do you intend to make this year? In this session you learn how to set goals, and attain them! It all comes down to the numbers, we teach you the fundamentals to turn your projections into reality!Click here to log in and watch this course...

Support: For questions, support or additional information please contact our amazing support team by email at
support@p1learning.com or by phone at (888) 944-9377.

Apple's Podcast Analytics (Beta) Has Been Released. Here's How to Access It.

By: Seth Resler

Jacobs Media Stratagies

For years, podcast analytics have been lacking. Podcasts are measured in terms of "downloads" Read More

MABF

Help kick off the MAB's 70th Anniversary!

The MAB Foundation is asking MAB members to donate $7 per month to help celebrate.
These donations will contribute to the continuation of the educational programs that have benefited Michigan broadcasters over the years.

Scholarships are Available for Michigan High School Seniors, Apply by January 12

The MAB Foundation has approved an ongoing scholarship for Michigan High School seniors. Students who have been accepted at a MABF-approved Michigan college, university or trade school and plan to pursue a career in a broadcast-related field may enter! Click here to learn more or contact Jacquelen Timm at 517-484-7444 or timm@michmab.com.

Apply Today for the 'Friends of Bill Burton' Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to support and encourage future broadcast professionals. This scholarship will promote both classroom study and professional internship/extra-curricular experiences and will allow other candidates, not awarded through their school, to be considered. Click here to learn more or contact Jacquelen Timm at 517-484-7444 or timm@michmab.com.

Find New and Fresh Talent at our 2018 Career Fairs

Dates are set for the MAB Foundations Spring 2018 Media Career Fairs. Join us February 1 at Specs Howard School of Media Arts, March 7 at the Lansing Center or March 21 at Northern Michigan University.
Click here to learn more or reserve a booth.

MAPB

WKAR Presents PBS Kids Day on January 23

WKAR Public Media is once again presenting PBS Kids Day this year, Saturday, January 27 at the WKAR studios in East Lansing.
This year, Kids Day will celebrate WKAR Family and the PBS Kids 24/7 channel first birthday. Read More

We know your station is great.Now lets show all the other
broadcasters across Michigan just how great you are.
Send pictures, video and news releases about your station's accomplishments to be featured in the